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Rocket's Moltres
Gym Heroes 12/132 • holo-rare
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 12/132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $228.32
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
When Rocket's Moltres is Knocked Out, you may return it to your hand after discarding it. This power can't be used if Rocket's Moltres is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed when it is Knocked Out.
If an attack does damage to Rocket's Moltres during your opponent's next turn (even if Rocket's Moltres is Knocked Out), Rocket's Moltres attacks your opponent's Active Pokémon for 10 damage. (Apply Weakness and Resistance.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the year 2000 as part of the Gym Heroes expansion, Rocket's Moltres reflects the narrative shift of the Pokémon Trading Card Game at the turn of the millennium. This set was notable for focusing on the Pokémon belonging to Gym Leaders and the villainous Team Rocket, marking the first time the TCG integrated the anime's antagonists directly into the card mechanics. The artwork emphasizes the darker, more aggressive aesthetic associated with the Team Rocket brand.
The card features an illustration by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s work during this era is characterized by clean, bold lines and a focus on the creature’s elemental nature. As a rare holo card, it was a sought-after piece for players and collectors of the time, designed to showcase the legendary bird in a more chaotic and formidable light compared to its original Base Set iteration.
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